The NU Bulldogs strive to keep pace atop of the UAAP men’s volleyball standings, crossing paths with the Adamson Soaring Falcons.
Riding high from their morale-boosting win over FEU, the NU Bulldogs are determined to press on in their quest to take a twice-to-beat advantage, taking on the Adamson Soaring Falcons in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Serving time is at 11:00 a.m.
The four-time defending champions assured a traditional Final Four format will be in the works after handing the Tamaraws their first loss via a thrilling five-set squeaker last time out.
NU overcame a 2-1 set deficit and exacted revenge on FEU, improving to 8-2 for solo second. The Morayta-based squad remained as the no. 1 team thanks to a 9-1 slate.
Leo Ordiales played his best game to date after firing 19 points, while Buds Buddin added 16 markers and team captain Leo Aringo chimed in 14.
“Sa mindset lang namin kasi wala pa silang talo, sila ‘yung may pressure, kami po wala kaya ginawa lang namin ‘yung best namin at sumunod lang kami sa sistema. Tapos kailangan lang talaga ng direction para makuha namin ‘yung panalo,” Ordiales bared.
Peng Taguibolos and Obed Mukaba combined for five of NU’s 14 blocks in a game that lasted two hours and five minutes.
Now, the Bulldogs turn their attention to Adamson, a team they've beaten for seven straight games dating back to Season 81.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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